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L526 FJO

1993 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,313 mi
Last recorded97,313 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Swift60,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL526 FJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 May 2009 97,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2008 90,797 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 90,793 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 85,175 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 85,065 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 80,196 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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L526 FJO is a 1993 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 60,646 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L526 FJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 33 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L526 FJO registered?

L526 FJO is a 1993 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 November 1993.

Is L526 FJO safe to buy?

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